In a comment today, U.S, Sen. Mike Crapo writes:

"Most of us can remember a teacher who made a difference in our lives.  For me, that teacher was also my mother.  As an English teacher, she recognized the importance of good grammar and punctuation for clear communication.  The lessons she taught me have stuck with me throughout my life.And, teachers do so much more than impart lessons.  They are entrusted with our most precious gifts—our children.  Teachers inspire.  They identify and grow their students’ talents.  They patch up skinned knees, comfort hurt feelings and keep our children safe.  Teachers often work long before and after the school bell rings grading papers, coaching sports teams, tutoring struggling students, working with parents, leading extracurricular projects and much more." More here,

DFO: The teacher that made a difference in my life was football coach Jim Rolston, who taught creative writing. I had suffered through two years of bad English teachers, including a smart one who enjoyed belittling me, when I was assigned to Rolston's class. He raved about one assignment that I turned in. After that, I began to think that I had a future as a writer or journalist. I also had joined the school newspaper that year. How about you?

Question: Which of your teachers inspired you?

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